Augustine Of HippoThere can only be two basic loves... the love of God unto the forgetfulness of self, or the love of self unto the forgetfulness and denial of God.
About This Quote
This quote can be broken down into two parts. The first part talks about the love of God unto the forgetfulness of self, which is difficult to achieve. The second part talks about the love of self unto the forgetfulness and denial of God, which is impossible. The first part means that we must learn to let go of our self-centered attitude so that we can let God's love shine through us.
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